Racine – On Saturday October 31, 2020, Alfred Truman Turner (better known as "Pete"), loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76.  Pete was born on August 24, 1944 in Racine to Alfred and Jeanette (née Wahlen) Turner.

Pete was a natural-born salesman who had an entrepreneurial spirit. He could sell ice to an eskimo. He had ambitions to see the world and so enlisted in the United States Marines at 17 which gave him the opportunity to travel overseas. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and found work selling cars based on his outgoing personality and gift of gab. Soon after, he started his own business, West Town Motors, and sold cars for over 50 years.

He had many stories to tell and never met a stranger. Along the way, he was fortunate to meet Sue Greer, the love of his life. They got married May 8, 1970. They celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. They raised two sons, Scott and Tom, and one daughter, Marcy.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with friends. He also loved cooking and grilling. Every winter, he and Sue were snowbirds in Florida. They were sociable and had many gatherings at their home as well as their cottage on Tichigan Lake.

Pete was preceded in death by his father, Alfred, mother, Jeanette, and brother, Theodore. He is survived by his wife Sue Turner; children Scott Turner (Karla), Tom Turner (Mera), Marcy Prochnow (Bryan), and "stepson" Matt Collins (Jamie); and grandchildren, Bryanna Prochnow, Turner Prochnow, and Grace Turner.

Services celebrating Pete's life will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. In memory of Pete, memorials to "St. Jude Children's Hospital" have been suggested.

"A Letter from Heaven"

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not here to see,

If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,

While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much I love you,

And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me, I don't think we're far apart,

for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart. ♥